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30/10/2026

⚡ Stop Guessing Your Fleet Transition: Unpack the Real Economics of Commercial EVs

Thinking about transitioning your commercial fleet to electric, but want to make sure the numbers truly stack up before committing capital?

Join Zimi and BLS for our free upcoming masterclass: EV Fleet Financing & Forecasting. We are cutting through the noise with practical, evidence-based insights to help you protect cash flow and make confident procurement choices.

📅 Date: Wednesday, 19 November 2026
⏰ Time: 10:30 – 11:30 SAST
📍 Location: Live Online (Zoho Meeting)
🎟️ Cost: Free Registration

What’s on the agenda:
How Full Maintenance Leasing (FML) eliminates upfront capital and shifts battery and residual risk off your balance sheet

A live walkthrough of our new CPK Calculator comparing electric vehicles directly against petrol/diesel equivalents

How charging infrastructure leasing works in practice without heavy balance-sheet burdens

Critical considerations for achieving a predictable, measurable fleet ROI

Who should register:Business owners, fleet managers, procurement leads, CFOs, and finance teams evaluating electric logistics.

👉 Reserve your free spot here: https://zurl.co/7WPFn

28/10/2026

What an inspiring day at the DHL Stadium for the Future of Fleet: Road to 2030 & Beyond Symposium! 🚗⚡️

Held during national Transport Month, this landmark event hosted by the City of Cape Town and Invest Cape Town brought municipal authorities, researchers, and clean mobility innovators together to accelerate fleet electrification across the Western Cape.

Key highlights from our time at the event:
✅ Collaborative Panels: Deep dives into charging infrastructure, energy management, and scalable EV financing models.
✅ Academic & Industry Synergy: Engaging with top researchers and mobility partners tackling grid readiness.
✅ Hands-on EV Testing: Experiencing the latest commercial, municipal, and passenger electric vehicles first-hand.

The road to 2030 is clear: sustainable fleets are the foundation of future urban mobility.

Find out how Zimi is helping businesses and municipalities make the switch at https://zurl.co/Ks8G6!

23/10/2026

We are proud to see our collaboration with Clicks Group featured in Business Fleet Africa!

Transitioning commercial fleets to electric shouldn't be complicated or costly. By combining best-in-class electric vehicles, robust charging infrastructure, and smart fleet software into one seamless ecosystem, Zimi helps forward-thinking companies reduce operational costs and reach their ESG targets with ease.

Whether you are managing last-mile delivery or large-scale logistics, our goal remains the same: giving you the freedom to decarbonise without the operational headache.

Read the full feature on page 26 to see how we are driving zero-emission logistics forward: https://zurl.co/mUEy3:

Zimi Charge | Making EVs possible

The October edition of Business Fleet Africa brings you all the latest news and developments from the world of heavy commercial vehicles, fleet management, light commercials, fleet favourites and their related industries. This month we bring you all the news from Hino, UD Trucks, Scania, Kia, Changa...

22/10/2026

Electrifying retail distribution, one site at a time!

We caught up with Pieter Strijdom (Logistics Executive, Clicks) at the launch of Africa’s first fully electric distribution center. The numbers speak for themselves:

💰 R330k/month saved on fuel (~R4M annually)
🌱 104 tonnes of net carbon saved per year
💨 100% tailpipe emissions eliminated
📱 End-to-end training via masterclasses & mobile digital guides for staff

Watch the full interview to see how Clicks and Zimi are driving real green fleet innovation!

📲 Want to calculate your fleet's potential savings?

Give our team a call today to access our free CPK Calculator and kickstart your fleet transformation!

20/10/2026

Driving cleaner roads, one test drive at a time! ⚡️🚗

We took over the stadium circuit at the City of Cape Town Fleet Symposium to put fleet managers and decision-makers in the driver’s seat of the latest commercial electric vehicles—from heavy-duty utility options like the Foton Tunland V9 to sleek models like the Geely E3, iCar V23, and Volvo EX30.

The best part? Watching skepticism turn into pure excitement after just one lap. 🔋✨ 16 drivers, zero operational friction, and full batteries returned to base!

Huge shoutout to the City of Cape Town and our partners for making this activation an absolute success. Transitioning to zero-emission fleets isn’t just a future goal—it’s happening right now.

Try our free CPK Calculator to see your fleet’s potential savings visit our zimicharge.com

09/10/2026

Driving the conversation on Africa’s EV transition. ⚡

We were thrilled to attend Africa E-Mobility Week 2026, where our very own Raugmé Buys represented Zimi as a panellist during the "From Demand to Deployment: Powering South Africa's EV Future" roundtable discussion.

Bringing together key voices across energy, infrastructure, policy, and fleet logistics, the discussion centered on bridging the gap between ESG goals and real-world deployment. From grid capacity and smart charging to Full Maintenance Leasing (FML), the pathway to decarbonisation relies on radical simplicity, data-driven decisions, and collaborative action.

At Zimi, we remain committed to taking the complexity out of fleet electrification—helping South African businesses shift from diesel to digital while driving down cost per kilometre.

Swipe through the gallery to see a few highlights from the event! 📸

02/10/2026

Driving Africa’s First 100% Electric Retail Fleet with Clicks! ⚡🚚

Behind every product on the shelves of over 1,000 Clicks stores nationwide lies a massive logistics network.

Today, we’re proud to share how Zimi, in partnership with Clicks Group Limited (Head 0ffice), SANY Group Southern Africa, and Congo Carriers, is helping transform retail supply chains across South Africa!

On 30 September 2026, our CEO Michael Maas was featured on the Expresso Show (SABC3) now to discuss the ground-breaking electrification of Clicks' Montague Gardens Distribution Centre in Cape Town, making it the first 100% electric retail distribution centre in Africa!

Here is how Zimi is making EVs possible on the ground:
🔹 Zero-Downtime Infrastructure: Smart charging, load management, and site power optimisation.
🔹 Decarbonisation at Scale: Supporting a fleet of 30 heavy-duty SANY electric trucks across Cape Town and Centurion.
🔹 Real Impact: Saving up to 780,000 litres of diesel and avoiding 2,000 tonnes of tailpipe CO₂ emissions every year.

A massive thank you to our partners for leading transport innovation in Southern Africa.

📺 Watch the full Expresso Show feature below!
🌐 Learn more about how Zimi powers zero-emission fleets at https://zurl.co/hiTGg

24/09/2026

⚡ Ready to meet at Africa E-mobility Week? Let’s scale! ⚡

The numbers speak for themselves: South Africa’s electrified vehicle sales surged by over 100% year-on-year, showing that the EV transition is well underway.Ready to solve South Africa’s fleet electrification puzzle?
Catch Raugme Buys representing Zimi Charge live on stage:

📍 Panel: "How charging infrastructure can keep pace with growing EV demand & grid barriers."
📅 When: Tuesday, 29th September 2026 | 11:00 AM
📍 Where: The Manor House, Nooitgedacht Estate, Stellenbosch

Discover how Zimi de-risks fleet adoption through custom data audits, full maintenance leases, solar microgrids, and nationwide operational support. Attending the event? Let’s connect and explore how we can turn your EV transition into an operational strong point.

Comment below or send us a DM! 📲

23/09/2026

⚡ We’re heading to Africa E-mobility Week! ⚡

We are ready to solve South Africa’s fleet electrification puzzle?
Powering South Africa's transport transition isn't a future goal, it's happening right now. That’s why Zimi Charge is taking the stage at Africa E-mobility Week in Stellenbosch!

Catch our very own Raugme Buys on Tuesday, 29th September 2026 as she joins industry leaders for the panel discussion:
📍 "Infrastructure Perspective: How charging infrastructure can keep pace with growing EV demand and overcome grid-related barriers."

While 92% of organizations recognize the strategic importance of EV infrastructure, high capital costs, grid concerns, and ROI uncertainty keep many from taking the leap.

At Zimi, we bridge that gap:
🔹 Zero-CapEx Leasing: Vehicle and charging infrastructure leasing plus Full Maintenance Lease (FML) packages.
🔹 Custom Fleet Audits: Using your operational data to guarantee cost savings before deployment.
🔹 Grid & Power Resilience: On-site solar/storage integration, dynamic load balancing.
🔹 Nationwide Ex*****on: Day-1 operational support and a full partner network across South Africa.

🗓️ Date: Tuesday, 29th September 2026
⏰ Time: 11:00 – 12:15
📍 Venue: The Manor House, Nooitgedacht Estate, Stellenbosch

Let’s turn grid challenges into operational strengths. See you there! 🚗⚡

22/09/2026

Decarbonising heavy freight used to be called "impossible" in commercial logistics. Together with Clicks Group, we are changing that narrative.

For years, electrifying heavy-duty trucks was dismissed due to high costs, range anxiety, grid constraints, and operational downtime. In a new feature by Logistics News, we see how Zimi is helping Clicks turn this exact impossibility into a practical, scalable reality.

Through integrated high-power DC charging, real-time software, and microgrid solar coupling, we are proving that heavy freight electrification is not just doable, it’s profitable today.

💡 Key Project Insights & Technical Ex*****on:

Integrated Bay-Side DC Fast Charging: By installing high-power chargers directly at loading bays, 30 new-generation SANY electric trucks top up their 318kWh batteries (20% to 80% in ~30 mins) during standard offloading windows—eliminating operational downtime.

Microgrid & Solar Coupling: Zimi's fast-charging infrastructure pairs directly with Clicks' R65M+ investment in solar PV and battery storage systems, insulating the fleet from fuel price volatility and grid instability.

Data-Driven Software Management: Real-time software tracking covers driver telemetry, charging optimization, and asset uptime across Clicks and its third-party logistics (3PL) partners.

Quantifiable Commercial Impact:
• R20M–R25M projected in annual fuel savings
• 780,000 litres of diesel saved per year
• ~2,000 tonnes of tailpipe CO₂ avoided annually
• R2M–R3M reduction in yearly maintenance costs

The result? Clicks’ Montague Gardens DC in Cape Town is set to become Africa’s first retail distribution centre operating a 100% electric truck fleet by the end of October 2026.

"Decarbonising heavy freight used to feel out of reach for commercial supply chains. At Zimi, our purpose is simple: we are making EVs possible. We enable industry leaders like Clicks to run high-efficiency electric distribution networks without operational compromise."

— Michael Maas, CEO & Co-founder, Zimi

📰 Read the full project feature in Logistics News: https://zurl.co/mWJhc